M seat

[Mark_in_In]

Im working on small projects for my M while its cold outside, currently working on my seat, i need a new seat back and was wondering how its attached. Mine had a back on it one side had a bolt and the other side is welded. it looks like the back should be rivited on is this correct? can i replicate that or should i just bolt it on?
thanks
mark
1951 M

 

[Anonymous-0]

Mark, What is the pole that sticka up by the dash and attaches by the brakes?

 

[Mark_in_In]

It an umbrella holder, not quite sure how it works. i have taken it off and need to clean it up and see if i can get it working. I have been using electrolysis with great results. so far i have the seat support/toolbox done and painted, have the seat frame soaking and have the fenders to go in next.

M

 

[hardscrabble]

That piece of pipe coming out the top of your umbrella holder looks like the remains of a previous umbrella. Loosen the top clamp, remove the stub, and you"ll have a place for a complete umbrella.

 

[Anonymous-0]

was that an option or a rigged deal?

 

[shadetreegarage]

The M seat backs that I have are riveted on, 2 to a side. When replacing a back, I use straight-slot screws with almost flat heads, and loctite the nuts.

 

[James Howell]

The seat backs appear to be riveted on both sides with 2 rivets.

Repair you seat back as it suits your needs.

Thanks for sharing your photos with us; always enjoy looking at other folks' tractors.

Really like the hand crank; don't see to many of them.

Enjoy your M tractor!